Platform Strategy • Gregor Hohpe & James Lewis

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This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club. http://gotopia.tech/bookclub Read the full transcription of the interview here: https://gotopia.tech/episodes/323 Gregor Hohpe - Author of "Platform Strategy", "The Software Architect Elevator", et al. James Lewis - Software Architect & Director at Thoughtworks RESOURCES Gregor https://twitter.com/ghohpe https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghohpe https://architectelevator.com James https://twitter.com/boicy https://linkedin.com/in/james-lewis-microservices https://github.com/boicy https://www.bovon.org DESCRIPTION James Lewis and Gregor Hohpe discuss the concept of dimensionality in decision-making, particularly in the context of innovation versus standardization. Hohpe emphasizes the importance of understanding and removing constraints to unlock new opportunities, citing historical shifts in technology and platform thinking as key examples. They explore how traditional one-dimensional views often limit progress and the challenges of adapting to new paradigms, especially in organizations. The discussion also touches on the role of architects in facilitating these shifts and the strategic focus needed for internal platforms to thrive in the face of evolving technologies. RECOMMENDED BOOKS Gregor Hohpe • Platform Strategy • https://amzn.to/4cxfYdb Gregor Hohpe • The Software Architect Elevator • https://amzn.to/3F6d2ax Gregor Hohpe • Cloud Strategy • https://amzn.to/3TOS3Nv Gregor Hohpe • Enterprise Integration Patterns, Vol 2

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